Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Otia Bot. Hamburg. : 104 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380968
Common Names
- Macowaniana Brachycorythis
- Macowaniana Brachycorythis Orchid
- Macowaniana Brachycorythis Flower
Synonyms
- Platanthera macowaniana Schltr. [unknown]
- Gyaladenia macowaniana Schltr. [unknown]
- Gymnadenia macowaniana Schltr. [unknown]
- Habenaria macowaniana Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Brachycorythis macowaniana (also called Macowan's brachycorythis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a tufted, grass-like growth habit with slender, erect stems. Its leaves are linear and flat, and its flowers are small and yellow. It is found in moist soils, along the edges of streams, and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Brachycorythis macowaniana is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachycorythis macowaniana is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a single, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, round, brown seed at the center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachycorythis macowaniana is a perennial grass-like plant that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring. Propagation can also be done by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Brachycorythis macowaniana
Brachycorythis macowaniana is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Brachycorythis macowaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachycorythis macowaniana?
Brachycorythis macowaniana
What is the common name of Brachycorythis macowaniana?
Macowan's Brachycorythis
What is the natural habitat of Brachycorythis macowaniana?
Brachycorythis macowaniana is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist soils
Species in the Brachycorythis genus
Brachycorythis acuta,
Brachycorythis angolensis,
Brachycorythis basifoliata,
Brachycorythis buchananii,
Brachycorythis congoensis,
Brachycorythis conica,
Brachycorythis disoides,
Brachycorythis friesii,
Brachycorythis galeandra,
Brachycorythis helferi,
Brachycorythis henryi,
Brachycorythis iantha,
Brachycorythis inhambanensis,
Brachycorythis kalbreyeri,
Brachycorythis laotica,
Brachycorythis lastii,
Brachycorythis macowaniana,
Brachycorythis macrantha,
Brachycorythis mixta,
Brachycorythis obcordata,
Brachycorythis ovata,
Brachycorythis paucifolia,
Brachycorythis pilosa,
Brachycorythis pleistophylla,
Brachycorythis pubescens,
Brachycorythis pumilio,
Brachycorythis rhodostachys,
Brachycorythis sceptrum,
Brachycorythis splendida,
Brachycorythis tanganyikensis,
Brachycorythis tenuior,
Brachycorythis thorelii,
Brachycorythis velutina,
Brachycorythis wightii,
Brachycorythis neglecta,
Brachycorythis peitawuensis,
Brachycorythis youngii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,